This one-day MHFA accredited course qualifies learners as a Mental Health First Aid Champion. This course is suited to those that want to gain a better understanding of mental health and know what they can do to help others. This course looks at how to spot the signs and symptoms of common mental health conditions and the practical skills involved in helping someone in need. The course also looks at building a mentally healthy workplace through promoting mental health awareness, combating stigma and action planning. This course is particularly useful to anyone who has to manage or supervise others. The skills covered in this course will allow managers to better understand and fulfil the needs of the people they are responsible for. This course also teaches learners how to have those difficult mental health conversations and what can be done to help and support them.

1 day (7 hours) — £195.00 exc. VAT

Course syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to MHFA & Mental Health

In session 1 it focuses on foundational knowledge needed by a mental health champion and covers topics such as: what Mental Health First Aid is, how mental health and stress effect the workplace, the effects of language, stigma and discrimination, the stress container, frame of reference, the mental health continuum, depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, self-harm, psychosis, early warning signs of mental ill health and the effects of alcohol and drugs.

Module 2: Application & ALGEE

In session 2 it focuses on the practical skills of the mental health champions role to apply mental health first aid. This covers how to approach the person, assess and assist with any crisis. What to do if you suspect the person is suicidal. The skills required to listen and communicate non-judgementally. How to give support and information and encourage the person to get appropriate professional help. What other supports are available. The meaning of recovery and building a mentally healthy workplace. And finally, action planning for using MHFA in the workplace.